Angels Of Pune: Giving Stray Animals A Second Chance At Life
For an injured or abandoned animal on the streets of Pune, timely medical care can often mean the difference between life and death. For Karma Foundation, ensuring that distance does not become another barrier to treatment has been at the heart of its work. Co-founded by animal rescuer Priya Kailad and Aditya Makharia, the foundation was established with the aim of providing emergency veterinary…
In Pune, stray animals have a fighting chance at life thanks to the efforts of Karma Foundation, co-founded by Priya Kailad and Aditya Makharia. Established with the goal of providing emergency veterinary care within the city limits, the foundation has evolved from a small office to a sprawling 15,000-square-foot facility in Aundh.
Focusing primarily on cats and dogs, which make up around 98 percent of their cases, the hospital treats animals suffering from a wide range of ailments, from snake bites and injuries from fights to severe instances of cruelty. One notable case involved an abandoned dog paralyzed due to spinal trauma, which required specialized equipment, a surgeon, and hydrotherapy equipment for rehabilitation.
Another rescue saw a cat freed from impalement on a society gate’s sharp metal bars. While emergency treatment is crucial, the foundation also deals with the challenges of prolonged rehabilitation, as animals sometimes struggle to readjust when released after three months. To address this, the foundation is looking to purchase a permanent property in Pune and is pushing for better accountability within animal welfare by microchipping rescued animals.
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